Energy

DAVIS, CONSUMER GROUPS WORRY THAT PG&E REORGANIZATION EVADES STATE REGULATION

October 5, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Utility Environment Report</p> <p>While Pacific Gas and Electric's chief executive says the utility's plan to reorganize as part of its bankruptcy recovery plan will assure customers of stable rates and allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy without a state bailout, California Gov</p>

Bailout Watch #82 – Oct 04, 2001

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #82 - Oct 04, 2001<br/> <br/> BETRAYED</strong><br/> <br/> <strong>Residential and small business customers to pay massive...</strong>

The effects of Southern California Edison’s settlement

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Q: What does Edison's proposed settlement with state regulators mean for customers?</p>

Edison rates to remain high under utility’s deal with state

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Consumer advocates warn that Southern California Edison customers, already saddled with last spring's record rate increase until 2003, could face even more rate hikes in the months ahead.</p>

PUC, Edison reach deal on debts

October 3, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Ending months of lawsuits and legislative debate, utility regulators and Southern California Edison struck a deal Tuesday that both say could keep the state's second-largest utility from following Pacific Gas and Electric Co. into bankruptcy court.</p>

PUC won’t OK state’s long-term contracts

October 3, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Edison settlement avoids bankruptcy</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>In a pair of actions that could reshape California's energy strategy, state utility regulators blocked a payment plan yesterday for state power contracts they consider too costly</p>

PUC shocks Gov. Davis on rates, utility bailout

October 3, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Contra Costa Times</p> <p>In a memorable Tuesday, the California Public Utilities Commission defied Gov. Gray Davis and reaffirmed its power to set electricity rates. Then, after lunch, it bailed out the state's second largest utility.</p>

PUC halts $12.5 billion bond sale, aids Edison rescue

October 3, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>State power regulators appointed by Gov. Gray Davis defied him yesterday by blocking a $12.5 billion bond to repay the state for power purchases, potentially forcing big cuts in state programs next year.</p>

Se acerca el rescate de la Edison

October 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Aunque hay mucho que negociar, prometen que habrá acuerdo</h3><p class="source">La Opinión</p> <p>Una semana más tarde de lo anticipado, se llevará a cabo la sesión extraordinaria de la Legislatura para rescatar de la bancarrota a la empresa de distribución de electricidad Southern California Edison</p>

SCE Settlement

October 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">City News Service of Los Angeles</p> <p>A federal judge held off today on signing a proposed settlement that Southern California Edison reached with the state's utilities commission, until all interested parties have time to comment on it.</p>

Regulators announce Edison rescue plan, consumers claim bailout

October 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>State power regulators on Tuesday settled a suit by Southern California Edison, allowing the utility to pay its estimated $3 billion debt in part by retaining record rate hikes levied on customers this spring.</p>

Bailout Watch #81 – Oct 01, 2001

October 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #81 - Oct 01, 2001<br/> <br/> A New Low for Edison.</strong> In the days after the attacks on New York and Washington, Edison's ruthless...